It’s always useful to remember that the temperature aids in the maturation process, where the humidity keeps the cork in the best condition. And the two are intrinsically linked; a rapid alteration of temperature can affect your cellar’s humidity. With all these facts standing, you can understand why many a wine collector considers the cooling center to be the "heart" of their wine cellar. Types of Wine Cellar Cooling Units:

This compact design makes for a quick and easy installation process, one in which you can likely forgo the aid of a refrigeration technician. This will cut down on your overall installation costs. In addition, the self-contained cooling option doesn’t involve ductwork or refrigeration lines because it’s essentially just one, self-contained cooling unit. This type of cooling unit is also called "through the wall" because it’s often mounted and vented through the wall itself. Due to the ease of installation and general upkeep, this is often the most popular and cost-effective type of wine cellar cooling.